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Steve Heffernan edited this page Nov 13, 2013 · 7 revisions

browser bug

a verified, reproducible, unexpected error that occurs in a specific browser, because the browser behaves in a way that is different from all other browsers and/or is against the applicable HTML/CSS/JavaScript specification. All browser bugs should be reported to the appropriate bug tracker if it doesn't already exist. The related issue in the browser bug tracker should be linked to in the video.js browser bug issue.

bug

a verified, reproducible, unexpected error that occurs in video.js operation. A reduced test case is desired for all bugs.

docs + guides

an error/fix/request involving the docs & guides

duplicate

an issue where a previous or more complete issue covering the same topic already exists. Duplicate issues can be closed immediately, and should include a link to the existing issue.

feature

a request for an addition or change to video.js that does not address a bug

icebox

a feature or other change that is waiting to be claimed and implemented. This label helps keep the issue list clean by allowing us to close issues that can't be addressed immediately.

needs: discussion

an issue that needs feedback from other contributors to determine if it's an appropriate change for video.js core. It should be paired with a ping to specific contributors who should weigh in.

needs: more info

a bug report that needs more of the relevant information (e.g. video.js version or browsers experienced on) or a feature that needs a more defined use case

needs: reduced test case

a bug report that needs a reduced test case created for it so that a contributor can more easily determine the issue and fix it.

needs: research

a feature request (typically) that requires research around its viability or the correct implementation. Often involves reading the HTML5 video specification to see how a specific feature is implemented, in order to make the video.js API work the same way.

old

the issue refers to the previous (or older) major version of Video.js. The issue submitter should be encouraged to upgrade to the latest version.

plugin

a bug report that is related to a plugin outside of video.js core. Can also refer to a feature request that should be a plugin (or already is one) and not added to core

question

a question or request for help around installing or working with video.js. This often includes requests for help getting video.js to work within specific application platforms.

ready for implementation

a feature that has been discussed, approved, and the implementation details have been agreed upon to the point where any contributor could implement the issue as specified and feel confident that their contribution will be accepted.